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How to get fromGalashiels to Motherwellby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Motherwell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 35m
    £21–44

  2. Drive  56.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Galashiels to Motherwellcar car 56.3 mi
    1h 25m
    £14–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    3h 49m
    £18–30

  4. Bus, line 91 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Eastgate Post Officebus bus X62
    2. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to John Streetbus bus 91
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hamilton Roadbus bus 41 / ...
    4h 9m

Galashiels to Motherwell by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Pollock Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Maxim Business Park in around 3h 49m.

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